---
title: ShapeRange.ConvertTextToSmartArt Method (PowerPoint)
keywords: vbapp10.chm548096
f1_keywords:
- vbapp10.chm548096
ms.prod: powerpoint
api_name:
- PowerPoint.ShapeRange.ConvertTextToSmartArt
ms.assetid: c61b8cb6-d5a6-00bf-49e6-94b7a9499e75
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# ShapeRange.ConvertTextToSmartArt Method (PowerPoint)

Returns the number of objects in the specified collection. Read-only.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **ConvertTextToSmartArt**( **_Layout_** )

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **ShapeRange** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Layout_|Required|**[SMARTARTLAYOUT]**||

### Return Value

 **Long**


## See also


#### Concepts


[ShapeRange Object](shaperange-object-powerpoint.md)

